Another Word For Love
"Intricate and exhilarating . . . An exquisite, soulful must-read."
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"This is a remarkable book by one of the finest young writers I’ve come across in many years.”
—James McBride, author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
“A book of uncommon brilliance and grace. A classic is born.”
—Danzy Senna, author of Colored Television
“Every page was worth reading, and I'm sure I'll read them all again and again."
—Ashley C. Ford, author of Somebody's Daughter
“Carvell Wallace’s devastating book vibrates with a rare power…an unforgettable treatise on pain—and love. This book is a gift.”
—Hilton Als, author of My Pinup
" It is one of the most beautiful memoirs I’ve ever read."
—Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr!
“ An inspired and ferocious book from beginning to end.”
—Jessica Hopper, author of The First Collection of Criticism by a Living Female Rock Critic
" A beautiful, melancholy, cathartic anthem for these hard years."
—Lydia Kiesling, author of Mobility
“One of the most soulfully crafted memoirs I’ve ever read. So different from anything I’ve read before"
—Kiese Laymon, author of Long Division
" Wallace's debut is no less than a guide for living, an inquiry into masculinity, fatherhood, and intimacy that brims with humility and insight."
—Melissa Febos, author of Girlhood, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award
"A staggeringly talented storyteller whose attention to both narrative and emotional detail is awe-inspiring. This is one to read and then reread."
—Morgan Parker, author of You Get What You Pay For
ISBN: 9780374237820
The Sixth Man
With Andre Iguodala
“The best basketball memoir since Bill Russell’s Go up for Glory...a sports memoir for the ages.”—Booklist (starred review)
“Iguodala's story is a compelling and important one that provides a glimpse into what people of color face, from little boys to the height of stardom, in a country ‘designed to wreak absolute havoc on the confidence of black people.’”—Shelf Awareness
“A true insider’s perspective of the Warriors’ championship teams.”—Library Journal
“A fascinating look at the intersection of class, race and basketball.”—Axios
“A riveting read by one of the NBA’s sharpest minds.”—Forbes
“A deeply personal look at Iguodala’s life growing up in Springfield, Ill., with his single mother and brother, who he says taught him how to be a defender early on. In reflective, conversational prose, Iguodala recounts his early awareness of segregation and racism, the strength and influence of the strong women in his life (and later, coaches), and his gradual realization of how to best harness his intelligence, ambition and drive.”—Datebook